Christmas parties without borders: traditions from all over the world combined!

Christmas parties without borders: traditions from all over the world combined!

Wien, Österreich - Especially today, on December 24, 2024, many athletes in Austria celebrate Christmas with very personal traditions and experiences. Whether golfer Sepp Straka, who moved to the USA as a teenager, or hurdle sprinter Enzo DiSL, who has its roots in Argentina - the variety of celebrations is remarkable and shows how sporty careers combine international customs. So Dielsl said that the festival in Argentina is celebrated in summer, but the family gang are always strong despite geographical differences. "We start with midnight, and then it is celebrated until the new year," he describes the special atmosphere, which also includes many culinary traditions.

for the native of Vienna, now with roots in the USA, the Christmas is a mix of Austrian and American culture. "My mother always makes a big meal," reports the PGA tour winner about the anticipation of the festive dinner. His small family, including his one -year -old son Leo, will celebrate Christmas Eve in a special framework with American and traditional Austrian dishes. A very special highlight for the athletes, as well as for the ice hockey professionals of the Vienna Capitals, are the breathtaking Christmas markets in Vienna, which appear to be something completely new to the North American colleagues. The players try their best to reproduce the solemn atmosphere of their homeland, which often leads to funny moments, such as wearing ugly Christmas sweaters.

cultural diversity on Christmas Eve

Another remarkable example is Lubjana Piovesana, a judoka with British roots that now fights for Austria and spends Christmas in Vorarlberg. The 27-year-old emphasizes her Christmas spirit and plans to share the well-known British “Christmas Crackers” while enjoying Austrian cuisine. "I share the bright candies with the Böhlers," she says about her special tradition, which she does not want to forget despite her new home. Since the large family table in Birmingham is waiting for the return in the coming year, it shows how traditions can interact, especially in international relationships.

These anecdotes illustrate how the holidays combine athletes while adapting cultural customs from all over the world. It becomes evident that Christmas is not only a festival of gift, but also a time when it is celebrated together, be it in the old homeland or in the new. The judoka also reports about its unforgettable festive moment that makes the heart beat faster: "For me, Christmas is a wonderful time of joy and belonging together," says Piovesana full of conviction. This shows that Christmas speaks a universal language far beyond borders.

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